Flooding in Kumamoto

The death toll from torrential rains and floods in the southwestern island of Kyushu, Japan has risen to 55 in the past three days, with 14 missings, according to foreign media. Heavy torrential rains have paralyzed livelihoods in Japan and evacuated large numbers of people from the affected areas, while the Meteorological Department has forecast … Read more

Flooding and landslides caused by torrential rain in southern Japan has left at least 35 people dead, death toll expected to increase. According to reports, standing water and risk of more mudslides delayed rescue operations. The victims include 14 residents of a nursing home that was flooded when a river overflowed its banks. Another 50 … Read more